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Thomas, Scogin narrowly win in Tues. primaries; Bond defeats Jordan; Pethel faces runoff versus Fitzpatrick

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Wednesday, July 16. 2008

Clayton Lowe, Kip Thomas to face off in November for sheriff’s seat Given the close races Tuesday night, Mike Youngblood could have found himself the last man standing — or rather sitting — at the commissioners’ table come January. The District 3 commissioner was the only BOC member unopposed this year. And his fellow board members ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Praises sheriff’s office for raid of dog fighting operation

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Wednesday, July 16. 2008

Dear Editor: We would like to offer our enthusiastic thanks and congratulations to Madison County Sheriff Lowe and his dedicated officers on their successful raid on a major dogfighting operation and making the first arrests under our State’s new anti-dog fighting law. I was on the scene, and can tell you that the county is fortunate to have ... [Full Story »]

LETTER: Thanks for support during difficult time

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Wednesday, July 16. 2008

Dear Editor: To Sheriff Clayton Lowe, Investigator Cody Cross and the Madison County sheriff officers. We, the family of Don Boswell, want to express our thanks and sincere appreciation for the efforts that you and your staff put forth in helping us locate our loved one. Unfortunately, the situation did not turn out in our favor as we lost a ... [Full Story »]

Nash bashed

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Tuesday, July 15. 2008

Dove ousts chairman with 72 percent of vote It was the night that Anthony Dove had been waiting for. But even he couldn’t have envisioned that the end of the campaign trail would look like this. Dove routed incumbent Wesley Nash in the winner-take-all Republican primary for the Madison County commission chairman’s seat by a vast 2,508-657 ... [Full Story »]

Madison County Election Results

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Tuesday, July 15. 2008

As of 10 p.m., with 11 of 11 precincts reporting. Live updates from the Madison County Courthouse will be made as results are announced. Madison County BOC Chairman (Republican) Votes Anthony Dove 2,508 Wesley Nash (incumbent) 657 Bill Usry 308 Madison County BOC District 1 (Republican) Votes Jason Sartain 374 Stanley Thomas (incumbent) 384 ... [Full Story »]

Hwy. 98 East to be named ‘Jere Ayers Parkway’

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Tuesday, July 15. 2008

A portion of Hwy. 98 will soon be named after the late Madison County newspaperman Jere Ayers. Commissioner Bruce Scogin announced Monday that the Georgia General Assembly approved a resolution this year that will establish Hwy. 98 from Danielsville to Comer the “Jere Ayers Parkway.” Ayers was owner and publisher of The Danielsville ... [Full Story »]

Four candidates file late contribution disclosure reports

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Tuesday, July 15. 2008

Four candidates who failed to file the state-mandated reports by the June 30 deadline have now submitted the required paperwork with the county elections superintendent. Those candidates are Jason Sartain, BOC District 1; Marion Cartwright, BOC District 2; Dewitt Bond, BOC District 4; and Bill Usry, BOC chairman. Here is what those contribution ... [Full Story »]

Ila leaders looking for backup water source

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Tuesday, July 15. 2008

The city of Ila is looking for more water. Ila’s mayor and council discussed the continuing need for a backup well for the city’s water supply at the July council meeting. The group agreed to check with property owners for possible sites for a new well. Councilwoman Peggy Freeman reported that a price estimate for water line replacement on ... [Full Story »]

Two sentenced on battery charges

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Monday, July 14. 2008

Two men were sentenced recently in Madison County Superior Court on battery charges. They were: •Michael Schmidt, 37, Nishop, sentenced to one year probation and fined $800 for battery. A charge of false imprisonment was dismissed. •Keith Edward Brady, 43, Colbert, was sentenced to one year probation and fined $800 for simple battery. A ... [Full Story »]

For Franklin Chamber secretary charged with theft of gov't funds

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Friday, July 11. 2008

The former executive secretary of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing $70,000 in government funds. Cindy Smith turned herself in Friday, where she was charged and booked by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. Mrs. Smith, former executive secretary of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, was ... [Full Story »]

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